Is Dario Cassina High a good school?

Dario Cassina High ranks in the bottom 8.0% of California high schools.

How many students attend Dario Cassina High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 35 students attended Dario Cassina High.

What is the racial makeup of Dario Cassina High?

Students at Dario Cassina High are 63% White, 29% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Not Specified.

Dario Cassina High

Summary:

Dario Cassina High is a public high school located in Sonora, California, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 64 students. The school is part of the Sonora Union High School District, which is ranked 1121 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dario Cassina High consistently performs significantly below the state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 14.29% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 54.47% for the Sonora Union High School District and 55.73% for the state. In mathematics, 0% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 21.09% for the district and 27.9% for the state. The school has also had low graduation rates, ranging from 56.1% to 77.3% over the past five years, significantly lower than the 97.7% rate at the nearby Sonora High School. Additionally, Dario Cassina High has consistently had very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 76.2% to 89.3% over the past five years, much higher than the 23.1% rate at Sonora High.

The data suggests that Dario Cassina High is facing significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students. The school serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 59.38% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to 36.34% at Sonora High. Addressing the root causes of the school's poor performance, such as low academic achievement, high absenteeism, and high dropout rates, will be crucial for improving student outcomes and ensuring that all students have access to a strong educational foundation.

Detail:

Public 10-12

251 South Barretta St.
Sonora, CA 95370-5042

(209) 532-1587

District: Sonora Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
2137^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,756

Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Number of students: 35

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.9%

Hispanic:

28.6%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dario Cassina High ranks worse than 92% of high schools in California. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Sonora Union High School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.52. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dario Cassina High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Dario Cassina High has the smallest high school student body size in the Sonora Union High School District. Racial makeup is: White (62.9%), Hispanic (28.6%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Sonora Union High School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dario Cassina High is 9.4, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Sonora Union High School District! (See more...)

Compare Dario Cassina High employs 3.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dario Cassina High is $12,756, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Sonora Union High School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dario Cassina High:

SchoolDigger ranks Dario Cassina High 2137^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Dario Cassina High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

White students:

Sonora Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Sonora Union High 1121^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dario Cassina High

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Rank History for all students at Dario Cassina High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	42.78	644^th	1653	61.0%
2005	31.80	1001^st	1901	47.3%
2006	23.77	1286^th	1968	34.7%
2007	13.75	1768^th	2063	14.3%
2008	21.13	1496^th	2117	29.3%
2009	39.13	1053^rd	2238	52.9%
2010	29.59	1285^th	2281	43.7%
2011	34.82	1181^st	2367	50.1%
2012	15.66	1787^th	2354	24.1%
2013	20.00	1647^th	2426	32.1%
2015	11.34	1731^st	1994	13.2%
2016	11.17	1786^th	2039	12.4%
2017	10.32	1812^th	2021	10.3%
2018	15.81	1585^th	2017	21.4%
2019	9.13	2096^th	2133	1.7%
2021	10.98	1145^th	1290	11.2%
2022	11.96	1945^th	2123	8.4%
2023	8.33	2182^nd	2348	7.1%
2024	8.52	2137^th	2323	8.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dario Cassina High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	9.84	1879^th	1937	3.0%
2021	12.12	986^th	1126	12.4%
2022	13.26	1734^th	1943	10.8%
2023	6.96	2170^th	2247	3.4%
2024	8.19	2089^th	2235	6.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Dario Cassina High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	7.49	1851^st	1858	0.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Dario Cassina High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	8.92	1773^rd	1834	3.3%
2019	9.15	1833^rd	1880	2.5%
2021	13.57	969^th	1122	13.6%
2022	13.76	1676^th	1916	12.5%
2023	8.87	2015^th	2207	8.7%
2024	9.14	1938^th	2172	10.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dario Cassina High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.61	2075^th	2142	3.1%

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Rank History for White students at Dario Cassina High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	6.43	1073^rd	1173	8.5%
2019	3.30	1210^th	1222	1.0%
2022	4.82	1162^nd	1204	3.5%
2023	3.04	1384^th	1434	3.5%
2024	2.07	1387^th	1406	1.4%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dario Cassina High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	60	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
1989	62	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
1990	85	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	85
1991	46	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	52
1992	55	0	1	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	68
1993	53	1	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	64
1994	59	1	0	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	72
1995	68	1	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	78
1996	68	1	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	78
1997	50	1	3	18	4	n/a	n/a	0	76
1998	56	1	1	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	71
1999	61	1	2	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	75
2000	55	2	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	6	72
2001	53	2	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	2	64
2002	57	0	1	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	66
2003	57	0	1	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	66
2004	44	0	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	9	63
2005	51	1	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	11	71
2006	43	0	1	7	4	n/a	n/a	8	63
2007	45	0	2	8	5	n/a	n/a	6	66
2008	48	n/a	n/a	7	7	n/a	n/a	0	62
2009	51	0	0	2	3	0	1	0	57
2010	52	0	1	3	7	1	1	0	65
2011	48	2	0	5	3	0	1	0	59
2012	62	0	0	13	4	0	0	0	79
2013	44	0	0	8	4	1	0	0	57
2014	27	1	0	11	3	0	1	0	43
2015	29	0	0	11	2	0	3	0	45
2016	28	0	0	13	2	0	1	0	44
2017	22	1	1	9	3	1	3	0	40
2018	26	0	0	12	1	0	5	0	44
2019	21	0	0	16	0	0	4	0	41
2020	31	0	1	17	3	0	6	0	58
2021	23	0	0	15	1	0	4	0	43
2022	27	1	0	16	0	0	3	0	47
2023	41	0	0	20	1	0	2	0	64
2024	22	0	0	10	0	0	2	1	35

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dario Cassina High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	60	6.6	9.0	n/a
1989	62	3.0	20.6	n/a
1990	85	4.0	21.2	n/a
1991	52	3.0	17.3	n/a
1992	68	3.0	22.6	61.8
1993	64	3.0	21.3	60.9
1994	72	4.0	18.0	69.4
1995	78	4.0	19.5	70.5
1996	78	4.0	19.5	70.5
1997	76	4.0	19.0	59.2
1998	71	4.0	17.8	49.3
1999	75	4.0	18.8	42.7
2000	72	4.0	18.0	78.8
2001	64	4.0	16.0	83.9
2002	66	4.0	16.5	95.5
2003	66	4.0	16.5	95.5
2004	63	4.0	15.8	40.7
2005	71	4.0	17.8	86.7
2006	63	3.0	21.0	87.3
2007	66	4.0	16.5	85
2008	62	6.0	10.3	87.1
2009	57	4.0	9.7	94.7
2010	65	4.6	14.1	95.4
2011	59	n/a	n/a	94.9
2012	79	3.6	21.9	n/a
2013	57	3.4	16.7	89.5
2014	43	3.8	11.3	86
2015	45	3.0	15.0	75.6
2016	44	3.0	14.6	70.5
2017	40	2.8	14.2	67.5
2018	44	2.8	15.7	79.5
2019	41	3.0	13.6	68.3
2020	58	n/a	n/a	75.9
2021	43	2.8	15.3	72.1
2022	47	2.4	19.5	55.3
2023	64	3.4	18.4	59.4
2024	35	3.7	9.4	71.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dario Cassina High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	60	6.6	9.0	n/a
1989	62	3.0	20.6	n/a
1990	85	4.0	21.2	n/a
1991	52	3.0	17.3	n/a
1992	68	3.0	22.6	61.8
1993	64	3.0	21.3	60.9
1994	72	4.0	18.0	69.4
1995	78	4.0	19.5	70.5
1996	78	4.0	19.5	70.5
1997	76	4.0	19.0	59.2
1998	71	4.0	17.8	49.3
1999	75	4.0	18.8	42.7
2000	72	4.0	18.0	78.8
2001	64	4.0	16.0	83.9
2002	66	4.0	16.5	95.5
2003	66	4.0	16.5	95.5
2004	63	4.0	15.8	40.7
2005	71	4.0	17.8	86.7
2006	63	3.0	21.0	87.3
2007	66	4.0	16.5	85
2008	62	6.0	10.3	87.1
2009	57	4.0	9.7	94.7
2010	65	4.6	14.1	95.4
2011	59	n/a	n/a	94.9
2012	79	3.6	21.9	n/a
2013	57	3.4	16.7	89.5
2014	43	3.8	11.3	86
2015	45	3.0	15.0	75.6
2016	44	3.0	14.6	70.5
2017	40	2.8	14.2	67.5
2018	44	2.8	15.7	79.5
2019	41	3.0	13.6	68.3
2020	58	n/a	n/a	75.9
2021	43	2.8	15.3	72.1
2022	47	2.4	19.5	55.3
2023	64	3.4	18.4	59.4
2024	35	3.7	9.4	71.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dario Cassina High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,756

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dario Cassina High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2096^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 2182^nd of 2348 High schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Dario Cassina High)	3.7	3.6	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sonora Union High)	64	46.3	17.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dario Cassina High)	0	0
11th Grade Mathematics (Sonora Union High)	32.5	16.9	15.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	41	64	56.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	16	20	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	21	41	95.2%
Two or More Races	4	2	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.3%	59.4%	8.9%

Schools Near Dario Cassina High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Dario Cassina High	Public	10-12	251 South Barretta St.	Sonora	95370	Tuolumne County	Sonora Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 532-1587	35	4	9.4	71.4%	22 (62.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	8.5	2137^th of 2323 public high schools	8.0%		8.3	2182^nd of 2348 public high schools	7.1%	45		0.0	0.0		14.3	14.3		0.0	0.0	$12,756
Theodore Bird High	Public	9-12	251 South Barretta St.	Sonora	95370	Tuolumne County	Sonora Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 533-2923	90	4	25.0	55.6%	70 (77.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.4%)	10.8	1962^nd of 2323 public high schools	15.5%		9.3	2104^th of 2348 public high schools	10.4%	142		2.6	2.6		13.2	13.2		5.3	5.3	$5,537
Sonora High	Public	9-12	430 North Washington St.	Sonora	95370	Tuolumne County	Sonora Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 532-5511	960	38	25.4	38.8%	613 (63.9%)	8 (0.8%)	215 (22.4%)	22 (2.3%)	15 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	81 (8.4%)	65.9	539^th of 2323 public high schools	76.8%		59.8	661^st of 2348 public high schools	71.8%	122		34.9	33.8		67.0	67.0		26.5	26.5	$6,832
Summerville High	Public	9-12	17555 Tuolumne Rd.	Tuolumne	95379	Tuolumne County	Summerville Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 928-4228	486	19	26.2	45.9%	314 (64.6%)	0 (0.0%)	115 (23.7%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (10.3%)	66.7	528^th of 2323 public high schools	77.3%		61.3	628^th of 2348 public high schools	73.3%	100		31.9	32.3		61.7	61.7		34.0	34.0
Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	17555 Tuolumne Rd.	Tuolumne	95379	Tuolumne County	Summerville Union High	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 928-4228	139	9	15.3	33.8%	97 (69.8%)	1 (0.7%)	24 (17.3%)	3 (2.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (9.4%)	91.9	127^th of 2323 public high schools	94.5%		78.9	344^th of 2348 public high schools	85.3%	217	45.0	60.0	54.0	60.0	83.3	75.9	60.0	53.3	56.9
Bret Harte Union High	Public	9-12	364 Murphys Grade Rd.	Angels Camp	95222	Calaveras County	Bret Harte Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 736-2507	566	33	16.9	49.1%	381 (67.3%)	3 (0.5%)	134 (23.7%)	5 (0.9%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.2%)	43.2	1046^th of 2323 public high schools	55.0%		62.9	598^th of 2348 public high schools	74.5%	448		20.5	20.5		55.1	55.1		13.4	13.4	$12,124
Vallecito Continuation High	Public	9-12	364 Murphys Grade Rd.	Altaville	95222	Calaveras County	Bret Harte Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 736-2507	56	2	27.8	53.6%	37 (66.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)	8.7	2121^st of 2323 public high schools	8.7%		20.6	1687^th of 2348 public high schools	28.2%	434		5.6	5.6		5.3	5.3		0.0	0.0	$10,157
Tioga High	Public	9-12	19304 Ferretti Rd.	Groveland	95321	Tuolumne County	Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 962-4763	53	8	7.0	39.6%	46 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	18.7	1716^th of 2323 public high schools	26.1%		48.7	898^th of 2348 public high schools	61.8%	818		6.3	6.3		31.3	31.3		6.3	6.3	$15,916
South Fork High	Public	9-12	25611 Lyons Dam Rd.	Twain Harte	95383	Tuolumne County	Summerville Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 586-5672	2	2	1.0		2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Long Barn High	Public	9-12	25910 Long Barn Rd.	Long Barn	95335	Tuolumne County	Summerville Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 586-3011	10	1	10.0	70.0%	4 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (30.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (30.0%)								(n/a)

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